Lyon to Cologne trains

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The average train between Lyon and Cologne takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 51m
Duration: 970 km
Distance: €245
Average price: 5 times a day
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Train

Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

Lyon to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lyon and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

8:27 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 11:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

8:27 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 11:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

5:49 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lyon to Cologne.

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Distance: 969.9 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 36m.

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